This bill amends Section 514I.5 of the Iowa Code to include a new subparagraph that mandates the coverage of applied behavior analysis services under the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP). Specifically, it adds a new subparagraph (18) to paragraph c of subsection 4, which explicitly recognizes applied behavior analysis services as a covered benefit.

Additionally, the bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to submit a state plan amendment to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services for approval to provide this coverage. It also mandates the medical assistance advisory council, in consultation with HHS, to adopt rules that ensure applied behavior analysis services are included in qualified child health plans that comply with Title XXI of the federal Social Security Act.

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Introduced: 514I.5